IN LOVING MEMORY OF
James Paul
"Paul" Brophy
June 6, 1923 – January 23, 2009
Obituary
Salem...
Mr. James Paul (Paul) Brophy, 85, passed away Friday, January 23rd, 2009 at NSMC - Salem Hospital. He was the widower of Pauline (Cassidy) Brophy. Paul was born in Marblehead, MA on June 6, 1923, the son of the late James and Ellen (McCloskey) Brophy.
Paul was raised and educated in Marblehead and was a graduate of Marblehead High School He worked for the B& M Railroad as a brakeman until entering the service in WW II. He served in the European theater with time in North Africa and Italy and received the WWII victory Medal, EaME Theater Ribbon and Three Bronze Service Stars. Back in civilian life, he returned to the B&M Railroad as a Claims Investigator in the law Department.
Paul was an avid Gardener and was known to all his friends for his green thumb. He also loved playing piano and accordion especially when leading friends and family in an Irish sing along. He could play only by ear so if someone could hum a tune he could play it. Paul grew up as an orphan with his two sisters during the Depression in Marblehead, where he was taken care of by many loving Marblehead relatives and neighbors. It became his mission then to reciprocate this kindness by taking care of as many people in his life that he could. His gift was his warmth and kindness along with his great sense of humor that brought him so many friends and loved ones.
Paul is survived by a daughter Paulette Brophy of Salem, a son James Brophy and his wife Lynne of Newburyport and a daughter Mary Lou Dow and her husband Peter of Eaton, NH. He is also survived by two sister Marie Adams of _Marblehead and Anne Bailey of Danvers. He is also survived by his grandchildren Colleen and Ryan Fitzgerald, Connor and Jack Brophy, Colton Dow along with many nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to his wake at Murphys Funeral Home, 85 Federal Street,(corner of North Street) Salem, Ma.to celebrate his life. Calling hours are Wednesday, Jan 28, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. His funeral will begin on Thursday Jan.29 at 11:00 a.m. from Murphys Funeral Home to be followed by a Mass of Christian burial which will be celebrated at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Marblehead, Ma at 12:00 p.m., followed by interment at Star of the Sea Cemetery, Marblehead, MA. For online guestbook and additional information, please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome
Mr. James Paul (Paul) Brophy, 85, passed away Friday, January 23rd, 2009 at NSMC - Salem Hospital. He was the widower of Pauline (Cassidy) Brophy. Paul was born in Marblehead, MA on June 6, 1923, the son of the late James and Ellen (McCloskey) Brophy.
Paul was raised and educated in Marblehead and was a graduate of Marblehead High School He worked for the B& M Railroad as a brakeman until entering the service in WW II. He served in the European theater with time in North Africa and Italy and received the WWII victory Medal, EaME Theater Ribbon and Three Bronze Service Stars. Back in civilian life, he returned to the B&M Railroad as a Claims Investigator in the law Department.
Paul was an avid Gardener and was known to all his friends for his green thumb. He also loved playing piano and accordion especially when leading friends and family in an Irish sing along. He could play only by ear so if someone could hum a tune he could play it. Paul grew up as an orphan with his two sisters during the Depression in Marblehead, where he was taken care of by many loving Marblehead relatives and neighbors. It became his mission then to reciprocate this kindness by taking care of as many people in his life that he could. His gift was his warmth and kindness along with his great sense of humor that brought him so many friends and loved ones.
Paul is survived by a daughter Paulette Brophy of Salem, a son James Brophy and his wife Lynne of Newburyport and a daughter Mary Lou Dow and her husband Peter of Eaton, NH. He is also survived by two sister Marie Adams of _Marblehead and Anne Bailey of Danvers. He is also survived by his grandchildren Colleen and Ryan Fitzgerald, Connor and Jack Brophy, Colton Dow along with many nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to his wake at Murphys Funeral Home, 85 Federal Street,(corner of North Street) Salem, Ma.to celebrate his life. Calling hours are Wednesday, Jan 28, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. His funeral will begin on Thursday Jan.29 at 11:00 a.m. from Murphys Funeral Home to be followed by a Mass of Christian burial which will be celebrated at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Marblehead, Ma at 12:00 p.m., followed by interment at Star of the Sea Cemetery, Marblehead, MA. For online guestbook and additional information, please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome
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